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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.34, 3,617.56 and 767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.34, 3,617.56 and 767.98 is: 1,152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.34 : 3,617.56 = 767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.34/3,617.56 = 767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.34x = 3,617.56 × 767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.34x = 2,778,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,209.89/2,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.14

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